Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Happy Ramnavami to all of you. My 9 day (one time only meal) fast ended today. For me, it was the end of navaratri, a 9-day festival. For many others, who celebrate Rama Navami, it was the celebration of birth of Lord Rama (Son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya).For more info about it, read Wikipedia.

ServingServe them as snack anytime by garnishing raw chopped onion and tomato. Great snack with evening tea. Adjust spices per your liking. I also like to fry onion along with chana and then just garnish with chopped tomatoes (I didn't add it today as I made it as offering to God). Some people like to substitute amchur with lemon juice. So, adjust things per your liking and make it your very own :)

I am also including this recipe of thirst-quenching Meethi Lassi for spring/summer days or actually any time of the year.

Meethi Lassi - मीठी लस्सी (Sweet Yogurt Smoothie)

IngredientsDahi (Yogurt) - 1 cupSugar - 2 tspsWater - 1/4 cupMalai (Heavy Cream) - 1 tbsp (optional)Salt - a pinchPreparationBlend all the ingredients (except malai) together till a nice froth forms.ServingServe it in a big glass (with ice cubes, optional) with malai at the top. This can be served chilled or at room temperature any time of the day. I have enjoyed it at breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner and many times in between. This is my regular beverage during navaratri as I only eat once a day. I just do not add salt in it during navaratri. You can increase or decrease quantity of water depending on how runny you would like it to be. Please also feel free to change the quantity of sugar based on your taste.